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BUOIGH KARCHT m DERIEU, 

(JUSTICE AT LAST TRIUMPHS,) 

OR, . • 

DROWNING THE SHAMROCK. 



AN IRISH DRAMA IN THREE ACTS. 



y E. H. DELA-FORD. 



TO WHICH ARE ADDED 



A Description of the Costume, Entrance and Exits, Relative 
positions of the performers on the Stage, and the 



whole of the Stage Business, 



Entered according to Act of Congress, A. D. 1867, by E. D. Doughertt, in 

tlie Clerk's Office of the U. S. District Court, for the Eastern 

District of Peansyl vania. 



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PRINTED BY 

HADDOCK & SON, 
108 South Third Street, Philadelphia, 



DRAxMATIS PERSON,^. ^ ^^ 



Larry O'Deen, of the 89th. \ ^ ^ 

Col. Terrence O'Donohue, of the 89th. <r*s 

Major William Delaney, of the 89th. > 1^ 

Captain Edward Sidney, of the 89tb. 

Lt. Thomas Marvin, of the 62nd Light Infantry. 

Man us Downey, Orderly to Col. O'Donohue. 

]^Iiles Macauley, Kate's brother. 

Jimmie Kcnly, his friend. 

Dugan Meenan. 

Murrough Rigby. 

Corporal John Winton. 

Sergeant. 

Sentry. 

Callan Lister, Chief of the Smugglers, 

Dan, a Smuggler. • 

Archie, the Piper of Molahiffe. 

Gillas. 

Phil. 

Barney, Servant at McArden Hall. 

Nellie McArden, of McArden Hall. 

Kate Macauley, beloved by Larry. 

Old Millie. 

Peasants. Soldiers, Smugglers, &c., kc. 

Act I.— The Story of thToid Knife. 

Act II. — Drowning the Shamrock. The Murder. 

Act III. — Trial of Lurry. Justice at Im^t triumph.^. 



GENERAL DIRECTIONS, 
In speaking the Irish motto, Buoigh karcht eg deriru, 
(Justice at last Triumphs.) in Irish ee must be added to the 
word BuoiGH (Triumphs,) and so pronounced : thus, Buoighee, 
Below I give the translation of each word in the sentence, 
and it will be seen that in the motto, when written correct 
in Irish, the verb precedes the noun : 

Buoigh karcht eg darieu. 

Triumphs Justice at )ast. 



RELATIVE POSITIOISS, EXITS, .tc. 
K. means Right ; L. Left ; R. II. Right Hand ; L. H. Left Hand : C. Center ; 
S. E., (or 2d E.,) Second Entrance; U. E. Upper Entrance; M. D. Middle 
Door ; F. the FlaJ ; D. F. Door in Flat ; R. C. Right of Center ; L. C. Left of 
Center. 

R. R. C. C. L. C. L. 

The reader is supposed to be upon the stage, facing the audience. 



BUOIGH IvARCHT EG DERIEU, 

OH, 

DROWNING THE SHAMROCK. 



ACT I. 



Scene Lst. — Interior of Col. O^Dotwhue's Quarters in the Mill- 
town Barracks, Cottntif Kerry. Door in the C. and at ih'<s 
L. side. R. c, a table, at ivhich sit CoL. O'DoNOHUB, 
Major Delany, Capt. Sidney, and St. Marvin, 
the two former op-posite each other. All are attired in the 
uniform of the British Army. On the table stands a bottle, 
and near each man a glass. Near the Major a pack of 
cards J as jf he had' thrown them down at the end of a 
game. L. c. a. desk, on it are pen, paper, ink, Sfc. To the 
R. of the table a fireptace. Near the side door stands 
Manus Downey, also in uniform. lie is 35 years of 
age, and is a loir crafty tool of the QoloneVs. 

Maj \_Leaning on his hand on the table, in a. careless manner 
and looking at the CoL.] Well Colonel ! I really think you 
are too hard on this poor boy Larry, for I am certain there 
is not a man in the Kegiment performs hi? duty better, and 
I have always known him as a good, kind hearted lad. 

Col There you are mistaken Major, for a deeper and more 
treacherous fellow, than this same Larry O'Deen never lived. 
Why, if a rebellion broke out to-morrow, he would aid the 
rebels, and betray us at the first opportunity, for I know his 
heart is not with us. He cannot deceive me with his show 
of frankness. 

Maj You can hardl}" biame him for his sympathy to a 
cause which he thinks just and right; for it's veiy hard for 
a man to fight against his honest convictions, and what he 
believes to be his duty to defend. You and I know that a 
rebellion would be wrong, but the devil of it is to convince 
these fellows the same way. But Colonel \_Laughingly'] I 
think this lad interferes with a little love atfair of yours. 
Come, own up now, for you know it's the truth. \_Turning to 
iSiDNEY on his R ] Is it not. Captain? 



Capt I have heard that the Colonel has been entrapped 
by one of the fairest little maids in the County, but I. have 
not yet had a sight of the beauty. 

Col But gentlemen 

Maj There is no use of donving it, but why not let Larry 
have a fair chance too? There will be nothing gained by 
oppressing him ; so do take my advice, and I am sure you 
will not regret it. 

Col [ With a slight show of haughtiness'] You are mistaken 
about him being punished for that cause; if he is treated 
worse than the other men, you may be sure ho deserves it. 
l^3fore friendly.] But come gentlemen, wo will resume our 
game. \^To Downy] Here Manus, another bottle. [Manus 
opens a closet near the desk, takes out a bottle^ brings it to the 
Col., removes the other, and returns to where he was standing. 

Maj Excuse me, Colonel. I will not play this game, but 
don't let that interfere with the rest of you. [Pushes his 
chair back, rises and stands behind the table near the Capt. 

Capt [To the CoL.] I will also withdraw, and let Marvin 
and you have a contest. 

[Rises and stands fiear the Major, looking on. 

Col Come then. Lieutenant. Now what shall the stakes be? 

Lt I will make it £300: as I would like to regain what I 
lost yesterday and to-day. [Rises from his seat.] But Colonel, 
I will have to give you an order on my pay, if you win. 
Will that answer? [Pours from the bottle a glass of liquor, 
and at the end of his speech drinks it. 

Col Oh, certainly ! [Lieut, goes to the desk, writes the order, 
comes back and lags it on the table, and takes a seat opposite the 
Col. The latter ojjcns his purse and lays the money on the table, 
^hey j}lay, and the CoL. wins. Lt. takes another glass of liquor. 

Lt [Excitedly] Curse the luck, I've lost again. I've noth- 
ing now but my commission, and I will put it up against 
£700 — and I may yet retrieve my losses. 

[ Goes to the desk and writes. 

Maj ) No! no! Marvin, don't do tj^nt. 

Capt f You have lost enough to- day Tom, without that. 

[In a quick, excited tone, together. 

lA [Takes no notice of them, but comes to the table loith the 
written paper in his hand, takes his seat and reads aloud as fol- 
lows: Four months from date, I promise to pay to Col. Ter- 
rence O'Donohue, £700, or surrender to him my commission 
as Lieutenant of the 62d Light Infantry. — Thos. Marvin. 



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Now I am ready if that suits yon ? [CoZ. j^uts up the money, 
by laying another note 07i the table, with the order, ^e. They 
play, and the COL. again tcins. 

Lt [Excitedly'] There, take it, \Throivs the paper to the CoL. 
who picks it up,'] and I will redeem it at the time, or give 
you the commission. 

Maj [Aside to CoL.] Don't take it Colonel, the Lieutenant 
was too much excited to play that last game. 

Col [Aside to Ma.jor] It was fairly won, and I intend to 
keep it. [Puts it in his pocket. 

Maj [Aloud'] Well, you must excuse us now, the Captain 
and I, as we have an engagement tliis evening, and must be 
off. Good-bye. [Goes toward the s. t>. with the Capt. 

Lt I will go as far as the Quarters with you. [Rises from, 
the table and. exits with the Maj. and Capt. through a. D. 

Col [To Downey] Now Manus. [Manus comes up to the 
Col] take tnis. [Handing him tiro notes.] and go dov/n and 
arrange that ail'air a])Out Kate with Dugan. Tell him to be 
careful, and do it well, and be sure to keep it to himself, too. 
Then go and inform that old hag if she is not out by next 
Tuesday, that I will have the hut torn down over her head. 
[Impatiently.] And I will not wait another day longer, 
either. 

3fan Yis sur. [Exits s. D. 

Col [Rises from his chair and goes towards the c. v.] Ah! 
Kate Macauley, I will soon have you in my power, and I 
will then see if you se(n"n my love as you now do. 

[Exits through c. T>. 

SCENE 2d. — Yioods near Carnglongh, with a road running 
along the front of the stage. Evening. On the L. a large 
tree apart from, the others, so that a persoji can get behind 
it. Lt. Marvin enters R., and stands back from the 
road, and in the c. of the stage. He holds in his hand a 
miniature, at which he is intently looking. His manner i.s 
sorroufal and. dejected. 

Lt [With emotion.] No! no! I cannot, will not do it. 
[More calm.] When I look on this, the picture of my dej-.r 
mother, [solemnb/] who is now in heaven; it seems as if her 
spirit was near, and I shudder with horror as I think of the 
gulf into v/hich I was about to plunge. Dear mother, you 
have saved your son from the doom of a suicide — and I here 
swear bv vour memorv that I now renoujice those accursed 



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cards forever. I will now r(4arn [puts the miniature in h'." 
bosom, loalks forte ard, and turns to the L.] to the barracks, and 
I may yet — [^Looking l. doion the road.'\ Ah! here comes a 
yoims:!; girl and a soldier, and as I don't wish to be seen, I 
will conceal myself until they pass. [^Gets behind the tree. 
Enter Kate Macauley, and Makus Downey, l., the former 
weeping. She is a young Irish girl, and attired in peasant cos- 
tume. Around her neck she has a gold chain. Manus is in full 
uniform. Theg are talking as they enter. 

Kate \^As ahove.'\ Oh! Manus, this is not true, is it? Oh ! 
poor Larry ! 

^fan Yis Kate, ivery word of it. And now I must be oti" 
too, but not before I have a kiss from those two purty lips 
of yours. So come now Kate, I'm in a hurry, for as T told 
ve I've got to be off. 

[//^ goes towards her, she retreats a fexc steps to the R. 

Kate \_Angrily.J Kape away from me Manus Downey, for 
ye know I never liked ye; and I now hate ye for what ye 
towld niH about poor dear Larry. 

Ma7i I don't keer for that, I'm goin' to luive one anyhow. 
[7/(? goes zip to her and she smacks him in the mouth. 

Kate \_Angril)i.'\ There's one fur ye, then. 

\ Turns and runs towards fhr tree 1.. 

Man [Very angry.] Til larn ye to strike me. [Rushes to- 
wards her, as if to strike her— at that moment the Lt. Jumps out, 
catches him by the collar, and throws him to the R. of the stage, 
tvhere he falls. 

Lt [Quickly.'] Take that, you coward. [Looking at him.] 
Is that the way you show your bravery as a soldier, by 
striking a poor girl like this? [Pointing to Kate.] Why, 
you disgrace the uniform you wear. Be otf now, and don't 
provoke nv-.to lay my hands on you again. [7\(rning to 
Kate, and in a kind tone.] -Allow me to act as your escort, 
and I will protect you from that villain. [Manus rises, 
emitters to himself, shakes his fist at the Lt." [unseen by him,) and 
exits R. 

Kate [Confusedly.] Oh sur, how can T thank ye fur 

Lt [Kindly.] Tut! Tut! I did but my duty". J>ut come 
now. we will proceed on our way, and you can tell me your 
name, and the cause of your trouble. [Both exit r. 

SCENE 3d. — Drawing Room in McArden Hall. A table near 
the L. entrance, on tvhich there are lights. Near this is 



seated Miss Kellie McArden. She is a young lachl 
twenhi years of age, and is attired in a green silk dress. 
In her hand she holds a book as if she had just finished 
reading it. Her manner is vivacious. 

Nel Well, 1 have at last finished that tedious book, with 
its loner story of love, jealousy, duels, and I can't tell what 
all. \^Puts the hook on the table.^ For my part I have never 
seen any man worth being jealous about; and I think it is 
real foolish for men to blovv^ out each other's or their own 
l)rains for tlie sake of a woman — 1 doubt ver}^ much if such 
men have brains. I do wonder if any one would blow out 
his brains for me? [Suddenly,] Oh yes, this is the night 
cousin promised to bring that handsome English Captain tc 
see me, (that has latelj'' arrived from London,) and I expect 
they will soon be here. 

Enter servant l. bearing tn-o cards on a salver, and presents 

them to Nellie. 

Nel \_Takes up the cards and reads aloud,] Major William 
Delany andCajjtain Edward Sidney. [T^o Servant.] Barney, 
show these gentlemen up at once. 

Bar Yis, ma'am. [Bote? and exits L. 

Nel I will try and keep my heart, even though he should 
prove to be a second Adonis. 

Enter from the L. Ma.jor Delaney and CaftaiN SiDNEYr 
Nellie rises and the Maj. introduces the Capt. as follows : 

MaJ My dear cousin Nellie, allow me to present to you 
Captain Edward Sidney, of the 89th Eegiment, an esteemed 
friend of mine. [Jb the Capt.] Miss Nellie McArden. 

\_After the introduction Nellie speaks. 

Nel You are welcome Captain to the Irish hospitality of 
McArden Hall, and I hope you will pay us many visits dur- 
ing the time you are stationed at Milltown. 

Capt I AvilT be most happy, Miss McArden, to avail my- 
self of your kind invitation. 

Nel Pray be seated. [They all sit down, the MaJ. on the 
L. of the Capt., nearest the e. Nellie on the r. of the Capt.] 
I suppose you find Milltown very dull, after coming from 
the tumult and bustle of London, Do you not? 

Capt Oh no, for I assure you I enjoy the change greatly 
from that noisy city to the' quiet towns, and the beautiful 
mountain.s and lakes of your fair county- 



M'fj [Jocoseh/.] The Captain has boen sent down to capture 
all Irishmen who ''Wear the Green;'' and he may include 
the ladies that wear the same color. So look out, Coz. 

Nel Cease your nonsense Major, and tell me how poor 
Larry fares? I saw Kate this mornintr, and she told me 
that Col. O'Donohue was very harsh on him, punishing him 
on the word of Manus Downey, whom no one in the county 
would trust. Do try and persuade the Colonel to treat the 
poor hoy better. 

Maj [Earnestlij.'] That's just what the Captain and I have 
been trying to do, but he will not listen to us. 

Enter Barney l. 

Xel AVell Barney. 

Bar Plase Miss, Katy is below, and wants to spake with 
your ladyship. 

Nel Admit her at once. [Baeney boivs and exits l.] I won- 
der if anything has happened to Larry ? 

Enter Kate weeping, froin the L. She is drcased as in Scene 2d. 
She courtesies, but starts on seeing the Capt., and stands near 
the E. 

Nel {^Kindly. 1 Well Kate, what is it you wish to tell me? 
If it is anything about Larry, speak on, for the Major you 
know, and 1 will vouch for the Captain. 

Maj Yes, Kate, speak out. 

Kate \^Coining a few steps nearer and still icecping.'] Yis, Miss 
Nellie, it is about Larry, they have him in the guard-house, 
und they're goin' to — [Sobbing'] to — 

N'el GrO on. 

Kate [With an effort.] To flog him in the morning. 

JIaf [Aside.] The devil they are. 

Nel [In surpiise.] What are they going to flog him for? 
I wonder if he deserves it? 

Kale [3fore calm.] I don't think he does, Miss Nellie — but 
I met Manus this evening and lie said Larry spoke a bit of 
Irason, and was to be whipped for that. And afther he 
towld me this he would have struck me, because I would 
not kiss him. but for a young gintleman (a soldier,) that 
just then came along, and gave him a good bateing. May 
heaven bless him for it. 

MaJ Who was this young soldier? 

Kate Here's his name su'r. 

[Takes a card from her bosom and hands it to the Major- 



Maj \_Aloud.'] Lieutenant Thomas Marvin, [/n surprise.'] 
Oh ! ho ! So it was Marvin that acted as your protector, 
was it? \^Sodly.'\ Poor fellow, he had bad luck to-day. 
\_Aside.'\ I wonder how he came to be here though. 

Nel \_To Maj.] Why, what happened to him ? 

Maj [To Nel.] Marvin you must know is very fond of 
cards, too much so in fact for his own good. To-day we 
were all up at the Colonel's, and after a few games, the Col. 
and Tom got playing for stakes, and at last Tom put up his 
commission and lost it. Captain and I tried to prevent him, 
but it was no use. Tour months from to-day he pays £700, 
or gives up his commission. He has no relatives in the world 
but an uncle in India, and nothing, I believe, but his Lieu- 
tenancy. 

Nel Poor fellow, I am sorry for him. [Suddenly.'] But 
Kate you have not told us what the treason was that Larry 
said. 

Kate Manus towld me he said that Ireland would some 
day be free in spite of the tyrants that ruled her. 

3Iaj [Aside to Capt.] This is one of Downey's lies, we 
heard nothing of it. [Aloud to Kate.] I don't believe he 
said this at all. 

Kate Nather do I sur, but he meant ivery word of it I 
know. 

Nel [Laughingly.] I am afraid you would prove a bad ad- 
vocate for him, Kate. [Turning to the Officers.] But gen- 
tlemen, do go at once and save him, as I think you can. 

[Maj. and Capt. arise. 

Maj We will do all we can for him, Nellie. Good bye. 
Come on, Captain. 

Capt Good bye, Miss Nellie. [She rises and boivs.] [To 
Kate as he passes her. ] Don't fear, all will be well. 

[Officers boio and exit L. 

Kate [Looking l.] And may St. Patrick go with ye. [Turns 
to Nellie.] Good bye Miss Nellie, and may Heaven bless 
ye, for your kindness to me. [Courtesies and exits l. 

Nel [As she turns to the R.] Ah? Larry O'Deen, of her 
love you have good cause to be proud. [Kxits b. " 

SCENE 4th. — Interior of the Private's Quarters in the Mill- 
town Barracks. The room is lighted by lanterns. On the 
wall a- rack of mushets and coats, belts, J'c. Dcor in the C, 
to the R. of it sits Larry O'Deen", [an Irish soldier of the 



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89M,) eating. He is hventy-two years of age, which is also 
the age of CoL. O'Donohue, His manner is joyovs and 
lively. He is attired in the British uniform, and on his 
belt at the left side hangs an old queer loohing h7iife, in a 
leather sheath. To the L. of the door a bench. Around the 
room are soldiers sitting, standing, ^'c. 

Enter from the door Maj. Delany and Capt. Sidney. Sol- 
diers arise and give the salute. 

Maj [Quickly and to himself. He has his back ?o Larry.] 
Went up to the Colonel's, b.ut could not see him, or even that 
rascal Downey — as they are both away. [Suddenly turns and 
sees Larry, and says in a surprised tone.'] Why Larry, is that 
you? 

Lar [Rises from the table comes forward a few steps, and says 
half douhtingly as he gives the salute.] Well Major, I belave 
it is, though ye can ask the boys if ye doubt it, sur ? 

Maj I was told you were in the guard-house, and were 
to receive a flogging in the morning. But it has turned out 
false, as I thought it would. 

Lar Och, murther ! Me in the guard-house, and to resave 
a flogging in the morning. Faith, that's no way for an Irish- 
man to begin the glorious old day of St. Patrick, I'm think- 
ing. But Major, will ye give me lafe to ask ye what I'm to 
be flogged for, and who towld ye of this sur ? I've not done 
anything wrong to-day, for I've been on guard the most of 
it, and had joost set down to my supper there, [Points to the 
table,'] a minute before ye came in, sur. 

Maj [Aside to Capt.] I told you it was one of that snake 
Downey's lies. [Aloud to Larry.] We were at McArden 
Hall about two hours ago, and Kate Macauley came there, 
and told Miss Nellie and us of it. She heard it from Manus 
Downey; and after he had told her this, he insulted and 
would have struck her, but for Lieutenant Marvin who came 
by at that moment and interfered, and rescued Kate from 
the cowardly cur, 

Lar [ Vev^/ aiigrily.] Och, the blackguard, I could kill him 
for telling poor Kate sueh lies to worry her so, but I'll be 
aven with him, and that soon too. [More calm.] I must see 
the Lieutenant and thank him for this. And Major, let me 
thank Miss Nellie, the Captain and ye, for your kindness; 
and if iver ye want anything dune and I can do it, don't be 



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backward in calling on Larry O'Deen, for it's a plasure to 
sarve ye. [^Botvs to the Officers. 

Maj We certainly shall, Larry. Good night. 

Exit Maj. and Capt. through the d. 

Lar [^Looking toioards the door.'] Good night, and good luck 
to ye. There goes one of the finest men in the whole country. 

John Winton (An English Corporal,) That's true, but 
come now Larry, and tell us the story of that queer old 
knife, you think so much of, will you ? 

Lar [ Comes to the front and in the C. of the stage and pulls 
out the knife above mentioned, and says in a joyous tone as the 
Soldiers gather around hwi\ Yis, well may ye say I think 
much of this, for I would not take its weight in bright gold 
fur it, and \_Balancing it'] it's purty heavy too. In the first 
place ye must know, this knife belonged to my grandfather. 
\_Suddenly breakiiig off and looking around at ^Ae SOLDIERS.] 
feoys, did ye know that I'm descended from one of the best 
families of Ireland^or what amounts to the same thing — I 
ought to be if I ain't. Well, as I w^as saying, this knife be- 
longed to my grandfather, who had it made himself, and 
this motto put on the blade, Buoigh karcht eg derieu. 
Ye see [Showing it to the Soldiers, who bend over him'] it is in 
Irish ; and as ye may not all understand the original lan- 
guage, (which I am shure was spoken by Adam and Ave,) 
I'll thranslate it for ye. It is Justice at last triumphs. 
That was his motto, and faith I don't think he could have 
had a much betther one. On the handle ye see in silver 
Is (the emblem dear to every true Irishman,) the Sham- 
rock. On this [Showing the butt-end of the handle] are the 
letters T. O. D., which stands for Tim O'Deen, my grand- 
father's name. My father and mother died before I could 
remember much, and I was brought up by my uncle. Old 
Millie (the dear old sowl,) gave me this when I was sixteen, 
and towld me that my father gave it to her to give to me 
before he left Ireland. I will never draw it but in the cause 
of Truth and Justice, — knowing that the motto will never 
lie ; and though crushed for a time Justice will at last triumph. 
And now boys, [Puts the knife in its sheath] I must lave ye, 
for to-night I'm on the patrol — [Aside] but to-morrow night 
I will see dear Kate— for we meet at her house to " Drown 
ihe Skamrock.^' 

[Exits through the D., Soldiers all stand motionless. 



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ACT II. 
SCENE 1st.— The scene is the same as in Act 1st scene 1st. Cot. 
O'DoNOHUE is seated at the desk dressed as before. Manus 
Downey stands near him, also in uniform. It is afternoon. 

Col [Looking up at Manus] So you say there will be a 
festival at Kate's to night ? 

3Ian Yis, sir. Eor ye know this is St. Patrick's Dav, and 
they have the "Drov>rning of the Shamrock" at her house 
to night, and I'm shure Larry will be there, for he got a 
pass to-day, sur. 

CoZ Yes, this is St. Patrick's Day— but I don't care much 
for a day that is only observed by [Sneeringl,/^ traitors and 
rebels. [Aside.~\ I ought to arrest them to night for their 
treason. [Sudde^ily, still asidel No I I have it, though. \Aloudr\ 
Manus, you must attend this festival to-night, and if Larry 
utters one treasonable word, or ichat ymi think is treasonable^ 
report it to me. It will not do to go' in uniform, though— 
so go down to 3Iurrogh's, and disguise yourself as one of 
ihexii—lSneeringhf] and they will all be too drunk to know 
you. {^Handing him a paper] Here is a pass, and if you hear 
anything, let me know to night. I will await you. [Sudde?ilg} 
Oh yes, about that old woman. Did you see her last even- 
ing, and deliver my order to her ? 

_ Man Yis, sur ; and when I towld her, she went on about 
It being her home so long, and that it would break her 
heart to lave it, and all that— but I said it would coome flown 
next Tuesday, shure— and that she'd betther be out in time. 

Col That was right, for I am determined to have her 
away. Now Manus, you must go to Murrogh's, for I want 
you to be in good time to night. Come by the Mill roadE 
when you return, and keep a strict watch over Larry. 

[CoL. rises a?id goes towards the M. D. 

Man I'll be shure and do that sur. 

[CoL. exits c. D., and Man. l. 
SCENE 2d.— Inferior of Kate Macauley's Cabin wear 
Carnglo^gh. Centre and side door L. R. of the C. door a 
wmdoiv. R. of the latter a common table, near it a chair. 
Over the table a cupboard; bottle, mugs, ^-c, within it- 
Kate is standing near the c. of the stage. She is dressed 
better than in the 1st Act— and has in her hair a small 
bunch of shamrocks. Her manner is joyous and lively. 



Mate 1 fale so happy, for it's the glorious day of St. Pat- 
Hck ; and besides, I shall see dear Larry — for I heard from 
him to-day — ^^and there's no truth in what Manus towld me. 
l_3Iore soberly~\ Oh ! may be CoL O'Donohue will not let hint 
coome though — ■\_Proudly'\ but Larry said he would be here^ 
and I niver knew him to break his v/ord* [^A noise is heard 
outside'] Oh, here come the girls and lads now. 

\_Runs toioards the c. D. 

Enter the Peasants c. d. Tke lads have the shamrock on their 
hats or in their buttonholes — the girls in their hair. Olit 
Archie, the piper ^ ivith his pipes enters ivith them. Kate con- 
ducts him to the chair, 

Kate Ye're all welcome, come in ive'ry one of ye. Boys, 
have ye seen anything of Larry? 

Gillar \_A Feasant] No, we've not, Kate. 
JBnter IjABUY at that moment from the C. door. lie is attired as 
the others, and has on his hat the shamrock also. 

Lar [Joc/oiisli/.] That's because ye didn't look welL 

[Emis to Kate, and then salutes the others. He takes Kate 
aside from the others, holds her hand, and looking in her face says 
in a half sad tone.] Ah ! Kate, how I've thought of ye since 
I heard what that blackguard Manus tov.dd ye about me. 
The mane thafe to worry ye so. \_Jayously] But don't mind 
it, it's all right now — and I've seen Lieutenant Marvin and 
thanked him for his kindness to ye. But the poor man is so 
sorrowful about something, but what it is I can't make out. 

Kate I knov/ — but ye must kape it a sacret, if I tell you. 

Lar Oh I I'll do that certain. 

Kate Well, he played cards with the Colonel; and he will 
have to gfve him four months from now his com — com — 
\^Perple.ted] com something. 

Lar Commission, ye mane. 

Kate Yis, or pay £700. The Major towld this to Miss 
Nellie last night, when I was there. 

Lar \_To himself] I wish I could help the poor man. 

\_They go toioards the others. 

Kate Why Larry, ye're not in your uniform. Where is it? 

Lar ^Looking at his clothes] The uniform! Where is it? 
Bedad, I left it over in Dick Murphy's barn, for I don't 
think it looks right for an Irishman to be " Drowning the 
sha77irock'' in a red coat. I know it would not do to be 
caught without it — nor I won't be aither — for some of the 



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lads are on the watch, and if the patrol coomes, out of the 
^vinder I am, and off to the harn in a jiffy. 

Kate But they might catch ye, and they'd haug ye shure, 

Lar Never fear for that, Kate. And besides, I've no right 
to '<Wear the Red" anyhow; for did'nt Manus Downey 
take me one day, (whin I was about half tight — or loose — 
I forgit which,) give me 10 shillings, after staling 30 from 
me, put a uniform on me, and towld me I was in the sar- 
vice. The divil take ye and your sarvice, sez I — and off I 
walked. But I didn't go far — for they caught me — and 
towld me if ever I attempted to desart, they'd put a bullet 
clane through me. So ye all know it's not of me own free Avill 
I'm staying. Now Kate, bring out some of that good stuff" 
of your own brewin', and we'll till up to the memory of old 
Ireland. 

Kate That I will, Larry. [Takes from the cupboard the bot- 
tles, mugs, ^'c, and puts them on the table — Larry ayid the lads 
come up to the table and fill up the mugs — Larry gives one to 
Archie, and says] 

Lar Now for it, boys. [Takes up his mug and puts the sham- 
rock in it, on the liquor, all the lads do the same'] Here's to the 
martyrs and heroes of dear old Erin: May the memory of 
their deeds emulate ^is to still farther sacrifices in the cause 
of freedom for our oppressed country. [They all drink'] Now 
let's have one from ye, Gillar. 

Gil All right, fiUup. [They do as before] Here's to Amer- 
ica : Ever foremost in the cause of justice and liberty — 
may she remember the many Irishmen that fell under her 
flag — and extend her sympathy to their countrj'- in the hour 
of its trial. [They all drink, and take out the shamrocks and re- 
place them on their hats, ^"c] • 

All 'Now give us the Emerald flag again shall float, Larry. 

Lar "Would ye be asking a soldier in the British sarvice 
to sing such a song? Kape a good lookout, then. 

He comes forward and sings. Manus Downey enters during 
the song, goes to the table and drinks a couple of mugs of the 
liquor. No one knows him, as he is dressed as the others, and 
has on a false beard. After singing, Larry" goes to the table, 
sees and knows Manus through his disguise. He take^hold of 
him, tears off his beard, and leads him by the collar near the C. 
of the state. 
Lar [Tauntingly] Well now, ye are a purty fellow, ain't 



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ye, Manu? Downey, to be plaj'ing the spy and sneak after 
me, (for I know that's what ye are here for,) ye dirthy spaU 
peen, ye. And all dressed up in that toggery too, are ye? 
I want ye to get right out this now — but first take that 
shamrock off of your hat ; 1 betther do it myself, I think. 
\_Takes it from his hat and puts it on the table'] That's only for 
thrue Irishmen to wear, not cowards and blackguards like 
ye. So out with ye now, or I'll trounce ye fur what ye said 
to that jewel [Fointinff to 'Katts] jdsterday. [LiAnuY pushes 
him toivards the c. door. As he does this Manus turns and sa^/s 
aside'] 

Man I'll have him arrested for a desarter. [JLs he goes out 
the door he says aloud] I'll fix ye, my foine fellow. \_Uxits c. d. 

Lar Now we've got rid of that thafe, we'll have a bit of a 
dance from ye ^ So come out, now. 

Here introduce an Irish jig by one or two persons. Larry or 
Kate must not be in it. Before the dance., the tables and chairs 
must be removed from the stage. 

Kate [To Larry after the jig, in a sorrouful totie] Oh ! 
Larry, ye had betther go and put on your uniform; for 
Manus moight have ye arrested by the soldiers. 

Lar Oh, be aisey Kate — the boys will let me know in 
time. '[He feels at his side, and finds that his knife is gone. 
[^Quickly J and in alarm] Och, murdther ! It's gone! 

[Still searching for it. 

Kate [Alarmed] What's the matter, Larry ? "What's gone? 

Lads [Gathering around] Yis, what's gone? 

Lar [Sorrotvfully] Och, ye all knew my old knife. It's 
gone — I've lost it. 

Phil [a peasant'] Did ye loose it here ? 

Lar "That's what I'd like to know. I'll give six months 
pay for it. Bedad, that's bad luck. [They start to look for 
it, suddenly Larry cries out joyously, and they run up to him] 
Never mind boys, its safe ; for it must be on my belt in 
Dick's barn with my uniform. Dick will take care of it, for 
he can't lave his home to night. But I must go now — for 
that thafe Manus would be none too good to stale it, if he 
knew it was there. 

Phil Manus was not here when ye was spaking of your 
uniform. 

Lar Then it's all right — but still I betther be goin' to be 
certain. [Goes to Kate and takes her hand] But Kate, I do 



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hate so to be laveing ye ; but I will try and be with ye in a 
few days — and till then I'll let the Saints watch over ye. 
New give me a kiss, darling. [Kisses her^ They are so swate 
I can taste them three days afther I get them. Good-bye 
dear, and don't fear, for all will be right. Good-bye, all. 

[Exits c. door. 

All Good-bye, Larry. 

[Shortly after Larry all the Peasants exit c. door. 

Kate [As she goes towards the L.] May heaven watch over 
and bless ye, dear Larry. [Kxits through side door l. 

SCENE 3d. — The old mill near Brackhill, on a branch of the 
River Maine. Above on the L. stands an old stone mill. 

The water-wheel is seen. Several of its flanges are broken, 
but the wheel is still on its axle and in its right position. 
The water pours over it (from the race tvhich is also broken,) 
and flows doion in a stream R. across the stage. Over the 
stream near the C. is an old bridge with hand-rails on the 
sides. In the background and distance, are mountains and 
forests. A road winds over the bridge and around the 
mountains from L. to R. The sides of the stream are very 
rocky. It is moonlight. 

N. B. This scene must be played with animation throughout. 

Enter Col. O'Donohue from the R. He is dressed in full uni- 
form — and has on also a cloak and pair of gloves. He comes 
\ down the road to the bridge. Manus Downey enters {also 
in ujiiform,) at the same moment from the L. He is a little 
excited, as if he had been drinking liquor, but must walk steady. 
They meet o?i the bridge. 

Col [Quicklyl Oh! here you are at last. I got tired of 
waiting, and thought I would come down as far as the 
bridge, and meet you. Well, have j'^ou heard anything im- 
portant? [Impatiently.'] Come, be quick, and tell me all that 
occurred. 

Man Yis sir, I will. Well, afther changing my uniform 
and putting on me hat the shamrock, (I don't belave they'd 
a let me in without it,) ofi" I goes to Kate's. I thought it 
best not to go in furst — so I looked in the winder, and there 
was Larry dressed up joost as I was — with the shamrock — 
and without a speck of a uniform on. Which was trason for 
him (a soldier,) to be without; with me ye know it was dif- 



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lerent. When they asked him about it, he said he left it in 
Dick Murphy's barn, which is a short ways from Kate's. 
Then he called mo a thafc, because I listed him— and afther 
drinking to the martyrs and heroes (maneing the rebels) of 
Ireland, he sung The Emcrahl Flag again shall float. All of 
which was clare^treason — and I think he could be hung for 
it. While he was singing I slipped in — but he knew me — 
and afther the song I had" a bit of a fight, and whipped two 
others and him. 

Col Manus, don't you think you are lying, when you say 
you whipped Larry and two others? 

Man Well, I didn't exactly whip 'em, but I got the best 
of 'em. Afther I coome out I thought I'd git his uniform 
and have him arrested for a desarter. So I goes to Dick's 
barn, got in safe, got hould of his belt, and got this. \ Pulls 
out Larry's knife and gives it to the Colonel.] Joost then I 
heard some one comin'— and off I put— I hadn't time aven 
to git the sheath of it. I then went to Murrough's, put on 
my uniform, and here I am. Larry thinks the world of 
ti^^L, too. 

Col I will keep this, Manus, and sometime reward you 
for it. 

Man I would like tokape it myself— and besides, ye moight 
forgit to pay me for it— and it would not be the furst time 
ait/ r. 

Col [Angriii/] Why, Manus, how dare you speak to me in 
that manner, I haveraised you up and made a man of you, 
and is this the way you thank me, you insolent varlet. 

JIan [Tauntingh/yYis., a purty man ye've made of me. 
I'm dispised and hated by ivery one in the county — and 
whose fault is it but yours. I want £5 on that knife, and 
if ye don't give it to me, I'll tell Major Delaney ye're goin' 
to stale Kate. So give it to me now. [Moves toivards the Col. 

Col Take that, you villain. [Strikes at him with the knife. 
Manus rushes up and is stabbed through the heart. He staggers 
back against the rails L., ivhich break, and he falls in the stream. 
The CoL. runs quickly down the road i,.,and drops the knife— but 
not where the audience can see it. As he turns from the bridge 
Miles Macauley, and Jimmie Kenly, enter from the road 
R., and just see the Cot. as he exits L. They are young Irishmen, 
and dressed in the garb of peasants. 

Miles [As he enters.] Look at that fellow, Jimmie— he 



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must be in a big hurry, and he's a soldier too — for I saw a 
bit of his red coat as his cloak tiew open. I wonder what's 
the matther. \_Bii this time, Miles icho is before Jimmie, 
reaches the bridge, sees the broken rail, and looks over and sees the 
body q/"MANUS in the icater, and exclaims, excitedh/l Och, what's 
that, Jimmie, in the rocks? It's a soldier, don't ye see hii? 
coat? Bedad, we must save him, anyhow. [They run down 
and soon appear icith the body, lay it down near the bridge and 
examine the wound. 

Jimmie Och murdther, but he's stabbed. Quick Miles, run 
to the village — I'll stay here. 

Miles I'm off. \_Exits over the bridge and road R. 

At that moment Old ^Iillie enters from the road L., and go>zs 
up to Jimmie. She is an old Irish woman 60 years of age. 

Millie Why, what's this, my son? 
Jimmie It's a soldier, and a dead one, too, I think. 
Millie [Stooping over the body and shaking her head.'] True! 
true ! This is sorry work indeed. 

Enter Miles k., tvi/h a Sergeant, Corporal and file of Soldier.';. 
The Sergeant has a lantern. 

Miles Here he is, sur. [Sergeant goes to the body. 

Serg't Why boys, it's Manus Downey. He's stabbed — 
and [Feeling his heart,] he's dead too. 

Miles Why, is this ye, mother Millie ? 

Millie Yis, my son. 

Serg't [To Miles.] which way did ye say the soldier run ? 

Miles Kight down this road. [Goes towards the L. 

Serg't Corporal, take four men and search through the 
woods, and perhaps ye may find the villain. 

[As he goes to marcJi off. Milks cries out in surprise. 

Miles Ah ! here's the rascal's knife — and perhaps we'll 
have him now — I'm glad of that. [Picks up the knife and 
hands it to Corp. Winton, who gives it to the Sergeant, and 
then exits with the four soldiers L. 

Serg't [Examines the knife with his lantern, shakes his head and 
says aside.] This is bad business for Larry. [Aloud.] Boyai, 
I'm .sorry to say it, but this is Larry O'Deen's kuife. I 
would know it amongst a thousand. 

Miles [Quickly.] No, it is nc t his. Ye don't think Larry 
would murdther any one, do ye? 

Seryt Look at it yourself, [Hands him the knife. 



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Milf'S [Looking at it,'] Oh, heavens, it is his, and covered 
With blood, too. [Aside.] And to think that I should find it. 
Oh, what will become of poor Larry and Kate? 

£7itei- at that moment Corp. John "VVinton and four Soldiers 
tcith Larry, from the road l. He is handcuffed^ and has his 
clothes disordered — on his belt he has the sheath. He is excited, 
as if he had been drinking, hut tcalks steady. At the sight of him 
Miles is horror struck. Larry is grinnbling as he comes in — 
he does not at ^rst see the body. 

Lar Why, bad luck to ye, what do ye mane by this? 

[Shaking his handcuffs. 
Serg't I"m very sorry for ye, Larry, but tiiere is the cause 
of your arrest. 

[PoiiUing to the body and showing him the blood-stained knife. 
Lar [Horror struck,] Oh! Kate, this will kill ye, I know! 
I know' [All stand motionless. 



ACT III. 

SCENE 1st. — The scene is the same as in Act II., scene 2nd. 
Kate is sitting near the c. of the stage, on the L., on a 
stool. The loindow is partly open to the R, 

Kate I wonder how Larry made out last ni2;ht, and if he 
found his knife. If Manus got hold of it, he'd never git it, 
1 know. Och, but he's a bad man — and to think he's an 
Irishman, too — why, he's a disgrace to the counthry. • But 
he was botther before Col. O'Donohue got hold of him; that 
man would rain St. Patrick himself, if he could get near 
him ; but no fear. St. Patrick's got no use for the loikes of 
him. I wonder what kept Miles and Jimmie last night. 
[Gets up and goes to the window, and shading her eyes as if from 
the sun.] AVhy, there comes Dugan Meenan, and he's mak- 
ing right fur this house, too. I'd loike to know what he 
wants. 
Enter Dugan Meenan ^/row the c. door. He is a rough looking 

feelloio^ and is dressed in coarse peasant's clothes. His manner 

is servile and cringing. 

Dugan Good day to ye, Katy. Why, ye look as fresh as 
the flowers in Isl&j. On my word ye do ? 

Kate Whist with your blarney, and tell me what fur do 



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ye cooirie to my house, Bugati? It's not usual with ye, yc 
know. 

Diigan That's th rue— but ye see I've got a bit of news fur 
ye to-day. [Suddenly/.'] But ye know Maiius Dowiiey'? dead, 
don't ye? 

Kate [Surprised.'] Manus Downey dead. 'No, I've not 
heard a word of it. Go on, and tell me about it. 

Dugan Yis, I will, Afther he left here last night, he was 
stabbed through the heart, and killed instantly, near the 
Braekhill Bridsre. * 

Kate I'm sorry he'd not more time to repent of his sins. 
[^Aside.'] Fur I'm thinking he had some purty big ones. 
[^Aloitd.'] Do they know wlio dune this, Dugan? 

Durjan Ah, Kate, that's the worst of it. Larry's knife was 
found near the bridge covered with blood, and he's been 
arrested fur the niurdther. 

Kate, [ Wildly. "] Oh ! heavens — Larry arrested fur murd^ 
ther — he who would not hurt aven a fly. Oh, Dugan, this? 
is not thrue! Ye know he didn't do it. Oh, poor Larry f 
Poor Larry! 

Dugan I don't know that he dune it, but it looks moighty 
bad fur hiui, for he's towld he had a tight with liim, herer 
last night — and he was heard to mak;> threats agin him and 
Miles. 

Kate [QuicJdg,] Have they got Miles? [Cnjing.^ Oht 
they'll hang him, too. 

Dugan No, they have him fur a witness, that's all. Miles- 
and a friend of his 

Kate [^Breaking out again.'\ Oh, that'^s poor Jimmie — and 
they'll hang him, too. 

Dugan [/mpafientb/.l If ye don't be still, I won't tell ye 
anymore. Ye don't s'pose they'll hang iverybody, do ye ? 

Kate \_Decidcdl>/.'\ I do know, Dugan, that poor Irishmeir 
dori't stand much change in the British law. But go on, I'll 
not say any more. 

Dugan Well, Miles and his friend joost then cooine alpng, 
and they saw a soldier run from the bridge — Old Millie- 
[Kate puts up her hands, but does not speffk\ saw the same 
thing — and soon afther Larry was arrested near there. He- 
had on the shath, but the knife was not in it. 

Kate Manus must have stolen it last ixight, while Ljirry 
vas here, then. 



JbugdYi But lie didn't stab himself, if he did. Oh, no, Katd; 
I'm very sorrv, but I think Larrv dune it. But listen, I'vd 
somethin' important to tell yc. Early this morning;, I was 
out and met a man, who asked me if I knew ye. I sed yis | 
and then he towld me, if yo'd mate him to night near the 
"White Eock, he'd give ye some papers that was very val- 
uable to Larry, and moight save his life. He knew all 
about the murdther, but wouldn't tell me a word but this,- 
and sed he'd give these papers to nobody but ye. He'd 
coome to ye, only if he was caught, he'd be hung by the 
Government, as he's a rebel. I want ve to mate me at the 
Old Oak at sunset this avening, and I'll go with ye to git 
the jiapers, and then take ye to Milltown, (v/here I've a 
sister ye can stay Vvrith,) and ye'li be in time fur the thrial 
in the morning. 

Kate [Bistrustwffh/.'] Ho would'nt give these papers to 
anyone but me, ye say? I don't like to go there fur them, 
it's such an awful lonesome place, and in the night, too. 

Dugan [Looking at hf.r inienily.^ Ye ain't afeered to trust 
me. are ve? \' Suddcnb/.l Oh! I like to forgot somethin'. 
Afther I saw this man 1 went to Milltown, saw Larry about 
it, and he wants ye to gO; [Feels m his pockets, and at last 
takes a letter out of his hat.'] Here's a letther, he towld me to 
give ye. [Hands it to her. 

Kate [Kisses it, breaks the seal and reads aloud, as follows. •'I 
My Dear, Darling Katy. — I suppose ye'v3 heard before this 
that I'm in the Milltovvn prison, charged with the murdther 
of Manus Dovvuiey, of v/hich heaven knows I'm innocent. 

Kate [To Dugan.'] I towld ye he didn't do it. 

Dugan But Kate, they'll Want moi'e than his word for it^ 
ye know. 

Kate [Reads on.] Don't p;rieve about me, but kape up ft 
stout heart, and remember that Justice at last tl-iumphs, 
The Colonel has ordered my trial (b}' court-martial.) to take 
place to morrow morning,- at 9 o'clock. The one who gives 
you this is a sincere friend of mine. Coome with him, and 
it will be all rio-ht. Mav heaven always watch over and 
bless ye, my dear Ivaty^ Yours, till death. Larry. 

[Folds up the letter, puts it in her bosom and safjs sadhj] I ani 
afraid to think that that may coome so soon. [ Turns to Dugan 
a7id giving him her hand, says earnestlg] Yis, Dugan, I diQ 
doubt ye— but now I know ye are La.rry^s friend — and I'd 



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J^o fihywlK-re In the \Vide world with 3'e. 1 will matp ye to 
night, and perhaps by tljGsc ].apers vre may save dear Larry. 

Durjun I 11 be there waiting fur yo. \JSi}isi<:rioudy^\ And, 
look here Katy, ye needn't say anything about this to 
any one. 

Kate Oh, no. I suppose ye've some good raison fur 
me to kape it. 

Dugan Ah, yis, I've a very good one. \^Asidc.'\ Ye"d think 
Ro if ye knew it. [^Goe^ totcanh the c. door.'] Good bye, Kate, 
and reinenibcr at sunset, at the Old Oak. \^Exits c. door. 

Kate Good bye, Dugan. I'll be there with ye, and we'll 
save dear Larryi [Kxits l. door. 

SCENE 2d. — The scene is the same (ts in Act I. Scene 3d. Miss 
Nellie McArden is seated r. c, engaged in an earnest 
x:onversation with Ma.jor Delaney. He is in full nni" 
forrn^ and holds in his hand his hat and a riding'ichip. 

Nel [Farnesth/.l All this is only circumstantial evidence, 
and I will never believe him guilty. No! Cousin, Larry 
O'Deen is a poor but ii^ue Irishman, and would scorn to mur- 
der any one, even though an enemy. 

MaJ Why Nellie, the evidence is so plain, that rtiiy one 
but a u'ojnan would believe it. I know there was much to 
blame in Manus, but Larry should have taken some other 
way to redress his wrongs than by murder. But I suppose 
he was excited by liquor, for when sober I'm sure he would 
not commit such a deed. 

Nel Does Kate (poor girl,) know of this? 

iVaj Yes, the Colonel told me he had sent a messenger to 
inform her of the case. 

Kel V/hen will Larry be tried? 

MaJ To morrow morning, at 9 o'clock, by court martiaL 
The Colonel, Captain Sidney, Lieutenant Marvin, and I, 
will constitute the Board. 

Nel Well, Cousin, do try and save him for my sake, for 
you know I am indebted forever to him, for so nobly saving 
my life (at the risk of his own,) last j'ear, when the west 
wing of the Hall was on lire ; and besides, / knoiv he is 
innocent ! 

MaJ I will do all in my power for him, but if he is guilty, 
Justice compels me to do my duty, though he should suffer. 
l>ut I must go now, Nellie (as I rode over only to tell 3^ou 



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of this,) and prepare for the trial. Good bye, and be assured 
all will be done that can be, for Larry. 

Yd Good bye. Ulajor hows and exits l.] I will attend this 
triil, and see if Justice will be done to the guilty, whom I 
am sure is any other than poor Larry. [Exits ii. 

SCENE ^Jy.— Ghnheg Cave in the Slieve Mish mountains. A 
wild rocky landscape, the entire stage. Mountains, ivafer, 
^c. in the distance. L. an entrance to the care. A large 
stone near it. Murrogh Kigby— </ rough looking fel- 
low—dressed in coarse peasant's clothes, -stands near the C. 
Be has a small rope in his hand, and a knife in his belt. 
Night. 
Mur It's near time fur 'em to be here. IListening .1, There, 
they're curain<>- now. I'll git behind this and wait till Du- 
gan gives the signal. {_Gets behind the stone above mentioned. 
JEnter DuGAN aJid Kate from the L. She isjiressed «s in Act /., 
and has on the gold chain. He is in coarse clothes. 
Kale [Timidly.'] li this was not fur poor Larry, I'd turn 
frum this awful place. But I know ye'll not desave me. fur 
ye're Larrv's friend. ^y^ ..■ ,■ 41 

Dnnan I'll not do that ye may be shure. [By this timetheg 
are near the c, and Kate has her hack touurds the stone. -Uu- 
GAN is near the R. He whistles, and IsLv yiKOGm jumps out and 
ties her hands.] Now, me foine bird I've caught you at last, 

havn't IV , . ,^ no 

Kate \Wildhi.-\ Oh! Dugan, what are you going to do : 
Will ve kill me ? Now I know ye are no friend of Larry s 
Oh, he'll die, and I'll never see him. Dugan, ao not km 
me, let me go, will ye? 

Duqan Oh, no 1 But jist be quiet now, and ye 11 not.be 
liunexl at all. -We'll only put ye in this cave, roll up the stone, 
and ye'll be safe enough Irom ivcry thing. And ye 11 not Do 
here long aither— fur ye'll soon be taken to a castle, and be 
made a tbine lady of, I'm thi nking. But there's no nse o. 
talking anv more, Kate, I mu.t be off. iGoes towards her ana 
sees thechaJn.} That's a foine chain ye have. 1^ it pure goold : 
I'll take that to remember ye by. [Takes it from her neck, 

Kate Ladv O'Donohue gave that to ray poor mother, wlio 
gave it to ine the night she died. Oh ! JAigan, let me kape 

it, will ye? . 

Duaan I would if I didn't want it myself. 



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Kate Oh, ye cowardly villains, to rob a poor girl like me. 

Dugan Now, if yo talk that way, ye'll make me use this. 
\_rulls out his knife, goes to her and pushes her towards the cave. 
She screams, and at that moment Callan Lister anV four 
Smugglers enter from the R. They are stout fellows, and armed. 
Callan takes hold of DuGAX and the others of MuRROGH. 

Callan Och, ye blackguard;?, what d'ye mane? [Looking at 
Dugan.'] So it's ye, Dugan Meenan, is it ? The thafe that set 
the coastguards on me, by Cronrane Point, and made mo 
lose two of my best men ; and here ye arc at more of your 
dirthy work, ye villain. Git out of that — Cuts the rope.] 
Eatlines were niver made to bind such an angel asj-e. Now 
tell me Avho ye are, and how came ye in the power of these 
spalpeens ? 

Kate Kate Macaulej-, sur — and Dugan towld me he'd git 
me some ])apers that would save Larry's life, (who is in 
prison at 31ilJtown, for killing Maims Downey,) if I'd 
coome here with liiui, but afther staling my chain and — 

Callan Yis, I see. Now give me that chain, ye thafe, and 
tell me who hired ye to do this? [Dugan hands him the chain. 

Dugan [Ilesiti/frs.] Oh, sur, we didn't hurt her, and — 

Callan None of vour Iving, or I'll break your uglv head 
fur ye. Come, out with it now ! 

Dugan It was Col. O'Donohue, sur. [Kate .<<tarts at the 
name.] I didn t want to do it, fur I always liked Kate, but 
he made me, sur. 

Callan He know ye were as big a villain as himself, or 
he'd not hired ye. [To the Smugglers.] Kape these fellows 
safe till I want them. [Thcg go aside v. Vw.'i.AT^ comes for- 
ivard icith Kate, and Dan. a smuggler.] This Larry is your 
lover, is he not? 

Kate Yis. sur — and he'll die before I can sec him. 

Callan Not if I can help it, he won't. Now, listen, Kate. 
I want this chain— don't fear though, fur ye'll git it again 
in good time. One of my men will take ye to a friend of 
mine, and he'll see that ye are in, time for Larry's trial. [To 
the Smuggler.] Here Dan, take this beauty to Kelly's, and 
tell him to take her to ^lilltown. [WJiispers to Dan, hut let 
the Audience hear it.] Tell him to kape her from the trial 
till it begins. It's my oi'ders. 

Dan Yis, sur. 

Callan Now, go, Kate, and remember that though I'm 



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denounced as an outlaw, and there's many hard stories about 
me, that Callan Lister's heart is not all stone, but there's 
still a tender spot in it. 

Kate \^Takes his hand.] Good bye, sur, and be sure your 
kindness will never be forgotten by Kate Macauley. 

[Fxifs L. u-ifh Dan. 

Callan [Beckons to the Smugglers, and thei/ come forward 
vyith DuGAN and MuRROGH.] Now, look here, I'll spare your 
lives fur that girl's sake on one condition — and that is, that 
\To Dugan] ye go to Col. O'Donohue and tell him that ye 
have her all safe, and show him this chain in proof of it. 
Then at the trial to morrow ye must denounce him, and tell 
the whole story; but remember if ye mention one word 
about me, two men will disappear from this place a moighty 
short time afterwards. Now, mind that. I'll not say who 
they'll be, but ye know I'm a man of my word. Will ye do 
this now, or not? 

MurZgh } ^''^ ^ ^^^"' ^'^^'' { ^'^^ ''3'^^''- 
Callan [Hands DuGAN the chain.] "Well, ofl[' with ye now, 
and beware if ye ))lay me false. 

[Smugglers exit r. Dugan and Murroqh l. 

SCENE 4th. — The scene is the same as in Act JL, Scene 1st. 
Enter CoL. O'DoNOHUE/rom C. door. He is in half dress 
uniform. 

Col Well, I had a lucky escape last night, truly. After 
leaving the bridge I came around through the woods and 
n^ached my quarters unobserved, as I had no sentry on 
guard. I'm sorry I dropped that glove though, but if found 
I can swear they were stolen a week ago — and of course, it 
will be thought, by Larry — for no one would have even a 
suspicion that /murdered my trusty man, Manus Downey. 
Poor fellow, I'm sorry for him ; but then he was getting to 
know too much of my business, and even threatened to ex- 
pose this affair of Kate's. That letter I gave Dugan, which 
Larry thought Morton would deliver, (whom I have sent 
with dispatches to Bantry,) will accomplish my purpose, I 
know. I must get rid of Dugan and Murrogh — and with 
Larry out of my way, and Kate in my power, I will have 
nothing to fear. 

Enter SENTRY from the L. 

Col Well? 



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Sentry Dno:fin Meonan is without, and wants to see you — 
for he says ho's important news about a band of rebels for 
you, sur. 

Col Admit him at once. \_Exit Sentry l.] I am always 
ready to hear impnrfant news from Dugan. \_Enter Sentry 
and Dugan.] \_To Sentry.] Admit no one, under any pre- 
tence whatever? 

Sentry No, sur. \^Exits L. 

Col. Well, how did you succeed? 

Dujan Och, foine sur. 1 went down to Kate's, and afther 
telling her that story about the man and the papers, as ye 
towld me to — and givini; her the letther — she was ready to 
ga anywhere, with nie. By this means I got her to the cave, 
put her in, rolled up the stone, and there she is now safe and 
sound waiting fur ye, sur. \_Aside.'\ That's a lie, I know. 

Col You did not harm her? 

Dugan Ah, no. I trated iier as gentle as a ])ig. 13ut, see 
here what I got before we left. \_Pulls out the chain and Iiands 
it to the Col.] She tried hard to kape it, but I thought yo 
moiii-ht want it, so I brought it fur ye. 

Col You have done everything well. But are you sure 
she cannot escape? 

Dugan Ah ! she's safe enough, sur; a stone is forninst the 
door that Murrogh and me could joost move. 

Col Wfdl, her(! is your money and Murrogh's, and there's 
an extra pound for the chain. [^Takes out his purse and gives 
Dugan the money.] And remember, not a word of this to 
anyone. [To himself, huf loud enough for DuGAN to hear.] I 
must see this prize soon, 

Dugan [Aside.] May be it will be sooner than yc want to. 
[Aloud.] Your honor pays like a king — and I'll always bo 
ready to sarve ye. Good night, sur. [Boies and exits l. 

Col [Rises from his seat and goes towards the c. door.] Every 
thing goes well, and to-morroiv the last obstacle will be re- 
moved. [Exits c. door. 

SCENE oth. — The Prison Cell. Larry seated on a chair, 
near the C. chained. lie is attired in his nniform. Morn- 
ing. A side door L. Barred windoic above near the c. 

Lar [Despcndinghi.] Ah ! what a change is this from St. 
Patrick's night — and it's all the fsiultof that thafe. [Suddenly] 
Howld on, I'll not spake in that way of the dead ; for though 
he tried hard to cru^h me whin living, and I may have to 



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die on ficcoant of him, I forgive him — for I don't want it 
said whin I'm gono that Larry O'Dsen would not forgive si 
dead enemy. I Wonder what it is that kapos dear Kate? I 
sent a letther to her yisterday by Henry Morton, (a true 
friend of mine, I know,) and towld her to coome with him, 
and she should have been here before this. 

Enter Sergeant from the l. door. 

Serg't Good morning, Larr3\ Pretty rough quarters I'm 
afraid ye find this? 

Lir Yis, but that ain't what bothers me. The truth is, 
I kept worrying all night about Kate. I don't see why she 
didn't coome. Are ye shure Henr}' got the letther? 

SergH Yes, for I gave it to him myself, and I know he's 
gone — for I saw him go olf from the Colonel's. They were 
too late for the coaeh yesterday, perhaps, but I think they'll 
come in the 7 o'clock one this morning. The Colonel has 
ordered her to be admitted to you as soon as she comes. 
Cheer up, Larry, Miles has got permission and is coming in 
to see you — and remember "All's well that ends well." 

\^Euts L. 

Lar That's thrue. But to be swinging frum an end of a 
rope, I'm afeerd will not be very well fur me. 

Enter MiLES L. Sergeant remam<i at the door and says: 

Serg't Kem -mber you can only stay an half hour. \_Exits. 

Miles Och, Larry, to think ye are here, and it's all my 
fault too. If ye'rc huni>c, Kate will not live long afther — 
and all coome by me finding that kmfe. 

Lar I don't blame ye fur it, and ye know it would have 
been found next morning, anyhow. But Miles, have ye 
heard anything of Katy ? 

Mdes No, Larry. I wanted Col. O'Donohue to let me go 
to see her, and swore if he did that I'd come back to-day 
and tell all I knew — but sez he, can ye give security — divil 
n bit sez I, but me word— and it niver was doubted by any 
man in the county;— but he said that won't do, and so he 
kept me, ye see. But Old Millie towld me to tell ye not to 
despair, that there's still hope far ye — that's all she said — 
but I'm shure she knows more than she towld the Colonel 
yisterday. [^Sadd&nhj.'] Larry, could ye iver tell why ye were 
always trated worse than any one else in the Regiment? 

Lar No, only it was Downey's fixult, who was always 
lying to the Colonel about me. I don't know any otijer 
raison — but why do ye ask ? 



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Miles Well, Kate was alwats afeerd to tell ye, but T think 
it is right ye should know. That blackguard, Col. O'Dono- 
hue, wanted to take Kate from yc, \Larry astounded,'\ and 
punished ye, because slie loved ye. Since I've found it out^ 
I've often watched, and if iver I'd seen him with Kate, I'd 
have killed him if I'd been hung on the spot. Larry, that 
man would do anything — and I aven belave he knew some- 
thin' of— 

Serff't [At (hat moment opens the door.'] I'm sorry to disturb 
you, but the time's up. 

Miles Good bye, Larry, kape up, and all will be right.- 

[l^xits with /^c Sergeant L. 

La?- 1 don't mind dying, if I could only see dear Kate. 
Oh, if she should be in the power of that Villain, Colonel 
O'Donohue. No! no! She may yet be here in time. [Clock at 
that moment strikes 8 — Lakry listens intently, as if counting the 
strokes. In a despairing tone ithen it stops.] Eight o'clock, and 
still she has not come. [Leans his head in his hands cm the table. 

Enter Sergeant and a file of Soldiers. Lx\.Rry starts up, but 

looks disappointed. 

Serg't Come, Larry, you must no-vv go with us to be tped. 
[Th(y take off his gyres, but not the manacles. He falls in icith 
them and they exit L. door. 

SCENE 6th — AND LAST. — The Court Room. Bench on the L., 
on u'hich sit Col. O'Donoiiue, Ma,j. Delaney, Capt. 
Sidney, and St. Marvin. Miss Nellie McArden 
is sitting L. C. In the c. a table, with pens, ink, paper^ 
books, ^c, on it. Xec/r it on the R. the prisoner's box. 
On the R. of the latter^ boxes for the spectators and wit" 
nessfs. DuGAN and Murrogii in the former. Near the 
witness box is s?ated Old MiLLtE. Miles, andJiMUiE 
IvENLY stand'ng ivith a file of Soldiers near her. 

Enter Larry with the Sergeant and SoLDiKR8/n« the L. As 
he enters he looks around the room and says in a sorrowful tone 
to himself: 

Lar All here but poor Kate. [He is led ia the prisoner's box, 
and the Sergeant takes his seat at the table. 

Col [Rises and reads the charges from a paper.] Larry 
O'Deen, Private of Co. D., 89th Regiment, you are now 
to be tried by court-martial for the murder of Private Manus 
Downey, late of the above named liegiment and Company, 



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on the night of the 17th instant, near the Brackhill Bridge. 
Are you i^uiity or not guilty? 

Lur \_SorroK'fully'\ I'm as innocent as any one in thtj 
room, siir. 

Col That will do. Kow we are ready to hear the evidence. 
Sergeant, call the first witness. 

SergH [^Takes up a paper and ca-ZZs John Winton. Winton 
steps up ill the box after he is sivorn. 

Col What is your name and occupation? 

Winton John'Winton, Corporal of Co. D., 89th Regiment. 

Col Were you in the Privates' Quarters on the evening of 
the 16th inst. If so, state the conversation that Major De- 
laney had with the prisoner. 

Winton Major Delaney and Capt. Sidney came in, and the 
Major told Larry that he had heard from Kate Macauley 
that Larry was to be flogged, and that Manus Downey had 
told this to'Kate. When Larry heard this he said that Manus 
had been telling Kate lies to worry her, and 

Lar [Breaking out.] So he had. 

Col [To Winton.] G-o on. 

Wi?iion [Reluctantly.] That he could kill him, and that 
he'd be even with him, and that soon, too. 

Lar I was mad then— [//e is hushed up by Me Sergeant. 

Col Ycu arrested the prisoner the night of the murder. 
State what occurred ? 

Winton Yis, sur. I was on the patrol, and when near the 
Brackhill Bridge, we met Miles, [Points to him.] who said a 
soldier had been killed near it. When we got to the bridge, 
we found Old Millie and that man [Points^o Jimmie.] near 
the body of Manus Downey, Avho had been stabbed. Shortly 
after this Miles found Larry's knife covered with blood. 
[Kn'fe produced.] That's it; and soon after I arrested Larry 
near the spot. He had on the sheath but not the knife. 

Lar Because it was stolen from Dick's 

Col [To luAnnY sternly.] Silence, sir! 

Lar Well, if I can't spake whin my life's in danger, I'd 
like to know what's the use of having a tongue. 

MnJ Colonel, with your permission, I would like to ex- 
amine a few witnesses. 
At this moment Barney enters from the L. andivhispers to Miss 

Nellie — she looks surprised, but quietly leaves the room with 

him. 

Col Certainly, proceed. 



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Mtj D\\<i^ixn. Menan, take thn stand. [DuaAX does a'^ ordered. 

Col \_Q:iicJcbj.'\ Excuse ma, Mujoi*, he knows nothing of the 
•Case. 

Mnj Perhaps ke knows more than you imagine. 

Col [Aside.'\ He will not dare to expose me. 

MaJ \_To Du;jan.'\ State in as fcW words as possible what 
you know? 

Dujan A short time ago Murrogh and me were hired to 
stale a girl named Kate Macauley. 

Lar Ye spalpeen*, Ve. 

Col This has nothing to do with the case, and I will not 
admit it. 

MaJ You will find it will have a great deal to do with it. 
Go on, Dugau. 

Dujan Last night We Went to Kate's and towld her wo 
Would bring her here — but instead, we took her to Glenbog 
Gave, and would have put her in there — but joost then three 
or f jur f 'Hows coome u]), (I don't know who they were,) 
and rescued her. 

L%r May heaven bless them fur it. 

Dujan They gave me Kate's chain, and I took it to the 
man and towld him it was all right. I didn't see Kate again, 
but I think tliey let her go. The man that wanted us to stale 
Kate, was Col. O'Donoluie. 

Col [^Very anjribj,'] That's a lie, arrest that man. 

Kate [Enters at that moment with Nellie fro:n the l.] Y'e 
niver were more mistaken in your life. Col. O'Donohue, 

[Runs to Larry. 

Lar [Joijonshj.'\ Och, dalin'^ I knew ye'd come — I knew 
it! I knew it! 

Col This is only a lie trumped Up against me, an.l I will 
investigate it in time. 

3Iaj Millie, now we are ready to hear your evidence. You 
can give it in your own way. 

Millie St. Patrick's night I Was near the Brackhill Bridge, 
coming to this place, whin a"soldier rushed apast me, but 
did not see me, as I was in the shadow of the woods. I went 
up the road, and very soon picked up a bloody glove. fCoL. 
starts.'\ "When I got to the Bridge I found that 3Ianus Dow- 
ney had been killed. The man I .saw and knew was Col. 
O'Donohue, and hei-e is the glove. [Hands it to the Major. 

Maj [Looking inside.'] Gc*od heavens, Colonel, this has your 



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initials in it. [Shoa-s it to the other Officers, a7id then hands 
it to the Col. 

Col [(7oo%.] This pair of gloves I lost a week ago, and 
the thief may have had them on to divert suspicion from 
liimself. lAiif/rili/.] But I'll have no more of this. Soldiers, 
arrest that woman, for she has committed perjury, and she 
knows it. [_They spi-inrj at Millie. 

OtJicers \_Quickbi.'\ Xo ! no! 

Col [ Very angrily. '\ I command you to do it. Who dare dis- 
pute the authority of Col. O'Donohue. 

Millie [Decidedly.] I do. That man is not the thrue 
O'Dunohue. 

Lar I always thoucrht ho was not the thrue stock. 

Maj Tiiis assertion requires proof, Millie. 

Millie I have them — but listen. Two and twenty years 
ago, Lady ODonohue, dying at the birth of her son Ter- 
rence, 1 (who had lost my own child,) was hired as his nurse. 
Three months afther I was accused by Col. O'Donohue of 
staling a ring, and turned in disgrace from the house. I 
resolved on revenge — and the woman with whom I stayed 
persuaded me to exchange her child (who was about the 
same age and complexion,) for Terrence. Wicked as it was 
I did it, as I determined that a stranger's and not Colonel 
O'Donohuo's child, should enjoy the riches and titles of his 
father, who had then left fur the Army. The woman who 
had taken Terrence towld that her own child had died, and 
that Terrence was her nephew. Some time afthcn* the Col. 
returned, and took me again in his house, as he had discovered 
the rale thafe. When Terrence was two years old, the CoL 
sailed fur India, and was lost at sea — but before going ho 
gave me an old knife, which was to be given to Terrence 
when he was 16 years old. [Larry starls-l The supposed Ter- 
rence grew up very cruel and oppressive to his tenants, and 
aven burnt down the house of his own parents, because they 
couldn't raise the rint fur him. Shortly afther this they died, 
hut not before I made them sign a confession to restore to 
the thrue O'Donohue (who had been as a son to them,) his 
rights. A year before Terrence was born, Hugh Gormley, 
their oldest son, had gone off to sea, and was thought to be 
dead, but a few years ago he came back and enlisted under 
another name in the Eegiment of his brother. That man, 
[Pointiny to the CoL.] is Owen Gormly, brother to Hugh 



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Gorraly ; or, as ye all know him, Manns Downey. 

[Ail astounded. 

Maj Then, who is the true O'Donnhue? 

Millie The one that I gave the knife to, and whom ye all 
know as Larry O'Deen. This will prove it, sur. 
{^Takes iioo papers from her bosom and hands them to the Major. 

Lar Oeh, Kedad, who'd have thought that now. 

JIaj [ Who has been examining the papers."] All this is true. 
Sergeant, arrest that man [^Pointing to the Col,] for the mur- 
der of Manus Downey. Larry, yon are not guilty. 

[SoLDIKRS arrest the CoT.. 

Larry [^Coming down from the box, to the front of the stage.] 
Uedad, 1 thought so all the time. 

Col [Sadh/.] All then is lost, and I am a fratricide. \_To 
Kate and Laury.] Here Kate, is your chain, and I hope 
3'ou will both forgive me for -all the wrongs I have done 
you. [Hands her the chain and is led off by the Soldiers l. 

Kate and Larry, iocjether. "We do! 

[Katk stands a few steps from Larry as if in trouble. 

Lar Coome here, Kate — what fur are ye standing there 
now ? 

Kate Oh, ye are a Colonel, and so big that ye won't haro 
anything to do with a poor girl like me, now. 

Lar \Goes up to her and takes her hand.] Won't I, Kate — 
remember all the promises made by Larry O'Deen will be 
carried out to the very letther by Col. Terrence O'Donohue. 
[Struts K. a jnc steps with her. A pistol shot is heard. 

Enter Soldiers l. 

Soldier Col. O'Donohue, beg pardon, Owen Gormley has 
killed himself. [Exits l. 

All come to the front of the stage. 

Lar Poor fellow, I'm sorry fur him. [To the Lt. who stands 
near him. Aside.] I'll make ye a Captain fur your kindness 
to Kate. [To Millie — Aside.] Ye needn't move next Tues- 
day. [Sergeant hands him the knife.] Once more I've got 
ye, and good luck comes with ye. 

Kate [Advances icith Larry', who has hold of her hand with 
his left J and holds in his right his knife.] 

And now I will say to my kind friends to-night 
If misfortune's dark clouds o'er ye cast — 

Remember the motto on dear Larry's knife, 
That Justice irill triumph at last. 



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